2018 Salsa

TIMBERJACK NX1 27.5+

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,099
Weight29.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Judy
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

22 mph

TIMBERJACK NX1 27.5+

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'2" – 5'9"

MD

5'8" – 6'1"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" +

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Reviews
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Min-Max: Bean's 2017 Salsa Timberjack

May 2022

Bean's Salsa Timberjack is loaded down with interesting tales while satisfying a selectively-sourced, budget-forward build...

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Salsa Timberjack NX Eagle 27.5+

May 2019 · Pat Donahue

The Salsa Timberjack 27.5+ is a capable hardtail that delivers solid versatility. Salsa markets this bicycle as a great option for those who want a fun rig...

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Salsa Timberjack, Fargo 27.5+ & Mukluk Carbon

Jul 2016 · Logan Watts

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Timberjack Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorOrange

Fork

Rockshox Judy TK Silver Solo Air 120 mm, BOOST

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA, threaded

Headset

Cane Creek 10 Series

Stem

Salsa Guide Trail

Handlebar

Salsa Salt Flat (XS,SM) Rustler (MD,L,XL)

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

Promax 30.9 x 350/400mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Salsa File Tread

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX1 Long Cage

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM NX1, Boost XSYNC 30T

Shifters

SRAM NX1

Cassette

SunRace CSMS7 11-42t

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Brakes

Tektro HD-M290 Hydraulic, 180mm, 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Formula 32h, WTB Scraper i40 27.5", 2.0 spokes, brass nipples, Rear: Formula 32h 141 x 10mm QR, WTB Scraper i40 27.5", 2.0 spokes, brass nipples

Tires

WTB Ranger, 27.5 x 2.8" Comp, 27 tpi casing

Disc Rotors

N/A

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